Notts Council scraps cabinet system
NottS County Council has approved plans to change from a leader and cabinet system to a committee system. County Council leader Coun Kay Cutts said the committee system is the ‘most democratic and...
View ArticleCharity band night at Gainsborough Blues Club
McMILLAN Nurses are are all set to hold a special charity band night featuring local bands at the Blues Club on North Street, Gainsborough on Friday 13th April.Doors open 7pm. Admission is £3 on the...
View ArticleLincolnshire in full bloom
Over 280 square metres of wildflower meadow will be sown in the Lincolnshire area this weekend (14th-15th April), to mark the launch of the UK’s biggest environmental campaign, RHS Britain in Bloom...
View ArticleLocal lads Ziyos set to rock with unique style - VIDEO
LOCAL metal rockers Ziyos have been carving quite a name out for themselves - and now they’re set to go far in a national competition.Ziyos are five lads from in and around Worksop who all have their...
View ArticleChildren enjoy an egg-citing Easter
EASTER was celebrated in schools and nurseries across Gainsborough in colourful and energetic style.Children at Francis Olive Anderson Primary School in Lea created traditional Easter bonnets - and...
View ArticleHave YOUR say on ambulances
EAST Midlands Ambulance Service wants YOUR views ahead of an application to become a foundation trust.The status would give EMAS and its communities greater local influence over how services are...
View ArticleAlice is healthy and happy at 100
FRIENDS and family turned out to celebrate the 100th birthday of a very special woman, who they call their Queen of Hearts.Alice Atkinson enjoyed being centre of attention at her party at Gainsborough...
View ArticleAnti war talkby Bruce Kent
THE Social Justice Action Group is inviting people to its next meeting on Saturday 14th April.Bruce Kent, vice-president of the Movement for the Abolition of War, will speak at Gainsborough Methodist...
View ArticleGainsborough to share in £100k
WEST LINDSEY has welcomed a £100,000 windfall from the Government which aims to revitalise ailing high streets.The grant is separate to the Portas Pilot competition in which Gainsborough is competing...
View ArticleNew NHS director appointed
LINCOLNSHIRE Community Health Services NHS Trust has appointed a new non-executive director to its board.Stephen Mears has been appointed for four years at £6,096 per year. He has experience in the...
View ArticleGainsborough Macular Disease meeting
THE Gainsborough Macular Disease Support group will be holding its next meeting at the Friends Meeting Room on Market Street, Gainsborough, on Monday 16th April.Whether you are a sufferer, carer or...
View ArticleApril is National Pet Month
PET lovers are being urged to take part in National Pet Month which runs from 7th April to 7th May.The event aims to celebrate responsible pet ownership and people are urged to sign up to various...
View ArticleTributes to an ‘ambassador’
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Gainsborough town mayor and prominent businessman who has died aged 81.Tom Tait was a popular and well-known face around the town, having served on the town council...
View ArticleBe heart healthy and volunteer
THE BRITISH Heart Foundation has launched its Be Heart Healthy and Volunteer campaign.There are many volunteering opportunities in Lincolnshire. It can be a good way for people recovering from heart...
View ArticleCalling all artists
ARTISts wanting to exhibit in Sculpture and Plants 12 have until 29th April to submit their entries.The visual arts event will be held at Hall Farm Garden, at Harpswell from 10.30am-5pm from 9th-14th...
View ArticleWaste changes start today
RESIDENTS are being reminded about the new operation of waste collections which will be fully implemented from Monday.Following strict new guidelines on the collection of green waste only for...
View ArticleWest Lindsey businesses get-together
West Lindsey District Council and Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce are holding a free networking event to bring businesses together. It is on Wednesday 18th April at the White Heather at Caenby Corner....
View ArticleMP speaks out on rising petrol costs
GAINSBOROUGH MP Edward Leigh has thrown his support behind calls for the Government to cut fuel duty and vowed to raise the issue in Parliament on behalf of YOU, his constituents.The Conservative...
View ArticleCharity cash collection in Maltby
MALTBY councillor Keith Stringer is holding a collection for the National Austistic Society.He will collecting from 9am-4pm at Tesco in Maltby on 16th April. He will also be selling tickets for a...
View ArticleVillage hall scoops £3,000 grant
Oldcotes Village Hall has scooped a £3,000 grant to spruce up its facilities.The money has come from Biffaward, a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities through awarding grants to...
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